MALAYSIA will continue to be committed to forest preservation for the protection of human health because they are the main source of clean water and air, and a major carbon absorber, Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof said.

In a Facebook post today, Fadhilah, who is also the minister of plantation industries and commodities, said the ministry aims to increase awareness about the importance of timber in a sustainable world through forest conservation and biodiversity.

“This is also in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030.

“The Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry, especially the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), will continue to do its best for a sustainable timber industry in Malaysia,” he said.

Fadilah also said sustainable timber certification practices through the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), under the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC), will also continue to be given priority.

“The government will continue to preserve the forest and be committed to empowering the timber industry sector and increase the value of exports for the country’s economic growth,” he added. – Bernama, March 21, 2023.